Child AbuseCANATNCT07521917
Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Training in Nursing Students
A study testing Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Training in people with Child Abuse and Child Neglect, run by Istanbul Arel University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of a child abuse and neglect awareness training program on the knowledge and awareness levels of nursing students. Child abuse and neglect remain significant global public health issues, and healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, play a key role in… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Awareness
- What is being tested?
- Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 120 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2026to 30 Jun 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 30 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Being an undergraduate nursing student
- Being able to read and understand Turkish
- Willingness to participate in the study
- Providing written informed consent
Who cannot join
- Not completing the training program
- Not completing the pre-test or post-test
- Withdrawing from the study at any stage
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effect of Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Training on Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of a child abuse and neglect awareness training program on the knowledge and awareness levels of nursing students. Child abuse and neglect remain significant global public health issues, and healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, play a key role in early recognition and intervention.
The study will be conducted among undergraduate nursing students at a university in Istanbul, Turkey. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a control group. Both groups will complete a pre-test to assess baseline knowledge levels. The experimental group will receive a structured training program on child abuse and neglect delivered by an expert nurse working at a Child Advocacy Center under the Ministry of Health, while the control group will not receive any intervention during the study period.
One month after the intervention, both groups will complete a post-test to assess changes in knowledge and awareness levels. The primary outcome of the study is the difference in awareness test scores between the pre-test and post-test. The findings are expected to contribute to improving educational strategies and enhancing the competencies of future nurses in recognizing and managing child abuse and neglect cases.
Read the detailed description
This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial with a pre-test and post-test design to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured child abuse and neglect awareness training program among nursing students.
The study will be conducted at a foundation university in Istanbul, Turkey, in 2026. The study population consists of undergraduate nursing students enrolled in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years. Based on power analysis, a total of 120 participants will be included in the study, with 60 participants assigned to the experimental group and 60 to the control group.
Participants will be selected according to inclusion criteria and randomly assigned to groups using a stratified randomization method based on class level and gender to ensure homogeneity between groups. After enrollment, all participants will complete a Personal Information Form and a pre-test to assess baseline knowledge levels.
The experimental group will receive a structured training program on child abuse and neglect delivered by an expert nurse working at a Child Advocacy Center affiliated with the Ministry of Health. The training content includes general information about child abuse and neglect, types and indicators of abuse, legal responsibilities, institutional procedures, and management of suspected cases. The training will be delivered through face-to-face sessions supported by educational materials.
The control group will not receive any intervention during the study period. One month after the training, both groups will complete the post-test. The primary outcome measure is the knowledge and awareness score obtained from the assessment tools. Secondary outcomes include comparisons of pre-test and post-test scores within and between groups.
Ethical approval will be obtained from the Institutional Review Board of Istanbul Arel University prior to the study. Participation is voluntary, and written informed consent will be obtained from all participants. Data confidentiality and participant anonymity will be strictly maintained throughout the study.
- Conditions
- Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Awareness, Nursing Education
- Being tested
- Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Training, No Intervention
- Keywords
- Nursing students, Child abuse, Child neglect, Awareness training
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness TrainingBehavioural
A structured educational program delivered by an expert nurse working at a Child Advocacy Center, covering types, signs, legal aspects, and management of child abuse and neglect.
No InterventionOther
Participants in the control group will not receive any training or intervention during the study period. After completion of data collection, the training will be offered to the control group for ethical considerations.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group | Experimental | Participants receive a structured child abuse and neglect awareness training delivered by an expert nurse. Receives: Behavioral: Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Training |
| Control Group | Other | Participants do not receive any training during the study period. Receives: Other: No Intervention |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Score
The primary outcome is the change in awareness levels measured using the "Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Scale (ÇİFÖ)". The scale was developed by Altan (2015) and consists of 20 items, including 11 negatively worded and 9 positively worded items. It is a 5-point Likert-type scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). Total scores range from 20 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater awareness of child abuse and neglect. The scale will be administered before the intervention (pre-test) and one month after the intervention (post-test).
Measured: Baseline and 1 month after the intervention
Secondary outcomes (1)
Between-Group Difference in Awareness Scores
Post-test awareness scores measured using the Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Scale (ÇİFÖ) will be compared between the intervention and control groups. Scores range from 20 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater awareness.
Measured: 1 month after intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Apr 2026
- Study start1 Apr 2026
- Primary completion15 Jun 2026
- Study completion30 Jun 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Child AbuseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned to an experimental group receiving a structured training program on child abuse and neglect or to a control group receiving no intervention. Outcomes will be compared between groups using a pre-test and post-test design.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Arel University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Burcu SELVI CALISKAN, Istanbul Arel University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07521917
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2026/01
- Other IDs
- 191B012433573
- Acronym
- CANAT
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 2 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 2 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Training on Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07521917
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CANAT / 2026/01
- Conditions
- Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Awareness, Nursing Education
- Keywords
- Nursing students, Child abuse, Child neglect, Awareness training
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Arel UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jun 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of a child abuse and neglect awareness training program on the knowledge and awareness levels of nursing students. Child abuse and neglect remain significant global public health issues, and healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, play a key role in early recognition and intervention.
The study will be conducted among undergraduate nursing students at a university in Istanbul, Turkey. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a control group. Both groups will complete a pre-test to assess baseline knowledge levels. The experimental group will receive a structured training program on child abuse and neglect delivered by an expert nurse working at a Child Advocacy Center under the Ministry of Health, while the control group will not receive any intervention during the study period.
One month after the intervention, both groups will complete a post-test to assess changes in knowledge and awareness levels. The primary outcome of the study is the difference in awareness test scores between the pre-test and post-test. The findings are expected to contribute to improving educational strategies and enhancing the competencies of future nurses in recognizing and managing child abuse and neglect cases.
Detailed description
This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial with a pre-test and post-test design to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured child abuse and neglect awareness training program among nursing students.
The study will be conducted at a foundation university in Istanbul, Turkey, in 2026. The study population consists of undergraduate nursing students enrolled in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years. Based on power analysis, a total of 120 participants will be included in the study, with 60 participants assigned to the experimental group and 60 to the control group.
Participants will be selected according to inclusion criteria and randomly assigned to groups using a stratified randomization method based on class level and gender to ensure homogeneity between groups. After enrollment, all participants will complete a Personal Information Form and a pre-test to assess baseline knowledge levels.
The experimental group will receive a structured training program on child abuse and neglect delivered by an expert nurse working at a Child Advocacy Center affiliated with the Ministry of Health. The training content includes general information about child abuse and neglect, types and indicators of abuse, legal responsibilities, institutional procedures, and management of suspected cases. The training will be delivered through face-to-face sessions supported by educational materials.
The control group will not receive any intervention during the study period. One month after the training, both groups will complete the post-test. The primary outcome measure is the knowledge and awareness score obtained from the assessment tools. Secondary outcomes include comparisons of pre-test and post-test scores within and between groups.
Ethical approval will be obtained from the Institutional Review Board of Istanbul Arel University prior to the study. Participation is voluntary, and written informed consent will be obtained from all participants. Data confidentiality and participant anonymity will be strictly maintained throughout the study.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned to an experimental group receiving a structured training program on child abuse and neglect or to a control group receiving no intervention. Outcomes will be compared between groups using a pre-test and post-test design.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness TrainingParticipants receive a structured child abuse and neglect awareness training delivered by an expert nurse. |
| Control Group | Other | Other: No InterventionParticipants do not receive any training during the study period. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Being an undergraduate nursing student
- Being able to read and understand Turkish
- Willingness to participate in the study
- Providing written informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Not completing the training program
- Not completing the pre-test or post-test
- Withdrawing from the study at any stage
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness TrainingA structured educational program delivered by an expert nurse working at a Child Advocacy Center, covering types, signs, legal aspects, and management of child abuse and neglect. | Behavioural | Experimental Group |
| No InterventionParticipants in the control group will not receive any training or intervention during the study period. After completion of data collection, the training will be offered to the control group for ethical considerations. | Other | Control Group |
Primary outcome
Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Score
Time frame: Baseline and 1 month after the intervention
The primary outcome is the change in awareness levels measured using the "Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Scale (ÇİFÖ)". The scale was developed by Altan (2015) and consists of 20 items, including 11 negatively worded and 9 positively worded items. It is a 5-point Likert-type scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). Total scores range from 20 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater awareness of child abuse and neglect. The scale will be administered before the intervention (pre-test) and one month after the intervention (post-test).
1 secondary outcome
Between-Group Difference in Awareness Scores
Time frame: 1 month after intervention
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Sep 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Training in people with Child Abuse and Child Neglect, run by Istanbul Arel University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Score (time frame: Baseline and 1 month after the intervention). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Sep 2026.